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How far away from the board do you stand for a lordotic chest exam?
1 foot
What is the angle of oblique for the RAO of the sternum?
15-20 degrees
Where is the CR directed for the AP Lordotic view?
3-4 inches below the jugular notch (mid sternum)
What is the SID for a standing AP Lordotic view?
72"
What is the CR angle and direction for a recumbent AP Lordotic view?
15-20 degree cephalic
What is the CR angle and direction for a recumbent AP Lordotic view?
15-20 degree cephalic
What is the standard angulation used for an oblique CXR?
45 degrees
Where is the CR directed for an RAO or LAO oblique CXR ?
T7 or 7-8 " below the vertebral prominens
In anterior obliques of the chest, which side of the body is the side of interest?
the side farthest away from the IR
What is the main image critique criteria for an AP Lordotic view?
clavicles above the apices
How many inspirations should the patient take before the exposure of chest radiographs?
2 full inspirations
In posterior obliques of the chest which side of the body is the side of interest?
The side closest to the IR
What is the standard kVp range for adult CXR images?
110-125
What is the best chest oblique projection and angle to visualize the air-filled trachea great vessels and heart outlines?
60 degree LAO
How long is the breathing technique for the RAO of the sternum? Answer should be in time and word for this technique.
2-3 seconds , orthostatic breathing technique
What are the patient instructions for the orthostatic breathing technique?
breath normally
